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by thewifespolo
Thu May 19, 2016 10:10 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Intermittent poor starting - Polo 6r 1.4 16v
Replies: 17
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Re: Intermittent poor starting - Polo 6r 1.4 16v

Thanks for all your suggestions. I haven't got round to getting the fault codes checked - I have got VCDS lite but don't have a suitable cable yet. I did try with an ELM OBD2 cable that I use for my Alfa 159 but can't seem to get VCDS Lite to recognise it.
The car has been behaving itself well ...
by thewifespolo
Sun May 08, 2016 7:00 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Intermittent poor starting - Polo 6r 1.4 16v
Replies: 17
Views: 25655

Re: Intermittent poor starting - Polo 6r 1.4 16v

Thanks for the response. I've got a hunch it may be a defective fuel pump relay. I can't locate any relays tho. Does anyone know where they are in a 6r Polo?
by thewifespolo
Sun May 08, 2016 1:49 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Intermittent poor starting - Polo 6r 1.4 16v
Replies: 17
Views: 25655

Intermittent poor starting - Polo 6r 1.4 16v

Hi All,

We are experiencing an intermittent starting problem with our Polo. Car is a 2009 Polo 6r 1.4 16v. Most of the time it starts first time but occasionally the car fails to start. Dash lights up as expected, engine turns over but the car refuses to start. I have checked the battery and it is ...